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The Secret Doctrine:

The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy

H. P. Blavatsky
"This massive study of man, of nature, of spiritual evolution, of the essence of reality is an astonishing document. . . . Blavatsky synthesizes science and spirituality into an exhilarating journey of spiritual awareness." — The Book Reader (1988)

Continuously in print for over 100 years, the SD remains today the most comprehensive sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the "Secret Doctrine of the Archaic Ages." Challenging, prophetic, and strikingly modern, it directly addresses the perennial questions: continuity of life after death, purpose of existence, good and evil, consciousness and substance, sexuality, karma, evolution, and human and planetary transformation.

"The aim of this work may be thus stated: to show that Nature is not 'a fortuitous concurrence of atoms,' and to assign to man his rightful place in the scheme of the Universe; to rescue from degradation the archaic truths which are the basis of all religions; and to uncover, to some extent, the fundamental unity from which they all spring." — Preface

Based on the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan (see link below) with corroborating testimony from hundreds of sources, these volumes unfold the drama of cosmic and human evolution — from the reawakening of the gods after a "Night of the Universe" to the ultimate reunion of cosmos with its divine source. Supplementary sections discuss relevant scientific issues as well as the mystery language of myths, symbols, and allegories, helping the reader decipher the often abstruse imagery of the world's sacred literature.

     6 x 8 3/8, 2-volume set, 1,571 pages, 31-page Index

  • Image Unabridged Verbatim Edition — A reproduction of the original 1888 edition in new type
  • $36.00 paper, 2-volume set  ISBN 978-1-55700-228-0
  • $50.00 cloth, 2-volume set  ISBN 978-1-55700-230-3

  • Free Box Special:  Photographic facsimile of the original 1888 Edition, 2-volume set, smyth-sewn, softcover. We have a fairly large supply of  "Press 2nds," that is, books with minor imperfections that have accumulated over the years. They are available for the price of shipping, $8.00 per set (USA only, contact TUP for foreign postage). Retail only. Limit 2 sets per customer.

La Doctrina Secreta Vol. 1 only  (2023 Spanish translation) ( PDF )
$24.00 pasta de papel  (retail only) ISBN 978-987-4955-20-3

Also available: a 440-page Index to The Secret Doctrine, in cloth and softcover

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Of Related Interest:

The Stanzas of Dzyan
Introductory Notes on The Secret Doctrine ( PDF )
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Article: "The Six Fundamental Propositions of The Secret Doctrine" by John P. Van Mater

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